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Growing protests in Iran do not necessarily herald a return to monarchy
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor January 9, 2026

Despite significant support for the shah, Iranian society may be looking for any ‘escape from a dead end’Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s deposed shah, were claiming the crowds out in the streets of Iran were a direct response to hi…

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New video said to show Syrian army shelling Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud area
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have shared new video of the Syrian army shelling a large weapons depot.

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Deadly trash avalanche in Filipino landfill leaves dozens missing
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

A collapse of trash at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing.

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Kurdish leader urges dialogue to avoid ‘real disaster in Aleppo’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman is urging dialogue between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF.

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Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.

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Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers.

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Dissolution of Yemen’s separatists was “only a matter of time”
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

"The [Southern Transitional Council in Yemen] has now become just too poisonous."

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria face Osimhen and bonus questions ahead of Algeria clash
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Nigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal.

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LIVE: Cameroon vs Morocco – AFCON 2025 quarterfinal
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the last-eight match.

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“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.

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